Can PCMtuner be used on KTM Bench & VXDIAG?

 If you already have the VXDIAG VCX SE, KTM Bench, KTMOBD, KTMFLASH, KTM100 3 in 1, Scanmatik 2 Pro, Tactrix Openport 2.0+… just have to buy a PCMTUNER Dongle to get all its features.

PCMTUNER Dongle is a USB smart dongle that contains 67 modules as V1.27 PCMtuner ECU Programmer. Supports to read & write VR online, supply free Damaos for tuner. It can be perfectly compatible with many diagnostic tools to expand more features.

No need to pay extra money for new PCMtuner tool to acquire same functions, it's a good deal either way.

PCMTUNER Dongle + KTM Bench read VW MED17.5

Connection:

Plug PCMTUNER Dongle into USB port, connect KTM Bench & VW ECU

Operation:

Select J2534: Scanmatik- SM2 USB

71 module Bosch: MEDC17(tc1762/1766/1792/1796) EEPROM

Click "Identification" then "Read".

Save data file successfully.

PCMTUNER Dongle + VXDIAG VCX SE read Mitsubishi Outlander engine

Connection:

Plug PCMTUNER Dongle into USB port.

Connect VXGIAG, Full Protocol OBD2 Jumper& engine.

Operation:

Open VX Manager & PCMFlash software,

Select VXDIAG J2534,

24 Module Mitsubishi: MH Generic Read-Only

Click "Identification" then "Read".

Reading successfully.

Save data file.

PCMTUNER Dongle + Tactrix Openport 2.0+ read Honda City engine

Connection:

Insert PCMTUNER Dongle intoport.

Connect Tactrix, Full Protocol OBD2 Jumper & ECU.

Operation:

Install Openport 2.0+ driver, open PCMFlash software

Select Tactrix Inc.- OpenPort 2.0 J2534 ISO/CAN/VPW/PWM

12 Module Honda: Honda PGM-FI Generic Read-Only

Click "Identification" then "Read".

Save & read data successfully.

PCMTUNER Dongle + Tactrix Openport 2.0 + read VWDQ250 gearbox

Connection:

Follow wiring diagram to connect VW gearbox, Godiag GT107 Adapter& Tactrix.

The DSG DQ250 is CAN protocol, press 120ohm button on GT107.

Connect Openport 2.0 USB cable & PCMTUNER Dongle.

Operation:

Install Openport 2.0+ driver, open PCMFlash software

Select Tactrix Inc.- OpenPort 2.0 J2534 ISO/CAN/VPW/PWM

58 module VAG: DQ250E/F/MQB Boot(EEPROM)

Save data successfully.

Select 58 module VAG: DQ250E/F/MQB Boot(MICRO)

Save data successfully.

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Solution: Remove Chip to Solve PCMTuner Dongle Overheating Problem

 Here offers a new and effective solution to resolve PCMTuner Dongle too hot problem. Don't worry about this issue. It's normal because the dongle is LED. It's easy to get rid of this problem. Just follow the steps in this post to remove the smart dongle chip yourself, no need to return the dongle.

Steps:

Brush some weld oil on the chip

Adjust the heat control (hot air degree) to 280

Use a hot air gun to hot the chip about 40s-1min till the chip can be removed

Confirm each boot doesn't short

Verify on laptop after all done

Video reference:

https://youtu.be/jKNjXvOoP64

Kindly notice:

The solution is the same for the green PCMTuner smart dongle.

The new dongle manufactured after June 8th, 2022 has removed the chip before delivery.

Technical support:

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PCMtuner Dongle FAQs and Solutions

 Recently, some customers gave feedback that PCMTuner Smart Dongle had quality problems, such as the boots on the Dongle not being fully welded to the PCB and the Dongle become hot during use. In fact, that's normal for Smart Dongle, not a quality problem. Check how obdexpress.co.uk technician explains.

Q: Why the dongle chip has some boots don't weld to the PCB, is that the factory makes mistakes or has quality pro?

A: It's not a quality problem. It's specially designed by PCMTuner team for safety factor. They don't let the chip be fully welded to the PCB. Because if you weld the chip or anyone tries to touch it, the dongle will damage soon and lock.

Q: Why will Dongle feel hot when it's working?

A: It's really normal. Any PCB work will expand heat, so it can be protected from damage due to the high temperature.

Kindly notice:

Previously, you need to offer your email address to us for PCMTuner activation. It's not convenient and takes much time to wait.

Now PCMTuner team has improved this problem.

Once you register the PCMTuner software, your PCMTuner device is also activated at the same time. It means you don't need to provide your email address to us for activation anymore.

Besides, PCMTuner team also has fixed the problem that PCMTuner cannot use once changing computer. Now you can use PCMTuner on different computers with different available email addresses, no need to contact us to cancel the software registration and activate again.

One computer only supports one email address for activation. You can use multiple computers at the same time without logging out of other accounts you want.

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